Yep. He gave a very thoughtful response. He talked about the cost of attendance stipend, talked about the new meal money rules and how great for the players that was and more than a few times mentioned how they need to do even more to get the players money. He also talked about the potential pitfalls and fairness. He said he didn’t have all the answers but others were working through it. It was a great discussion. But of course some people still want to piss on jb just because.

Yes his discussion was perfectly fine, thoughtful and touched on concerns that would need to be explored. Abbsolutely nothing wrong with what he said and no reason for anyone to get all worked up. Not one coach has offered a concrete solution.

I know that I know nothing. Too bad though

The colleges get the benefit of the kids going to college WAY more than the kids going to college get as well.
P5 schools don't lose money on football and basketball.
TV money, sponsors, free media exposure. They get the benefit a lot more than the kids having to ability to make a little money while in college and maintain their eligibility.

If the SU football team went on strike and all quit tomorrow. The school would lose a lot of money. Those kids at every major sports program in the country have a lot more leverage than they ever use.

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So basically players that bring value would get paid. That is shocking. I would rather players that bring value get the money while the iron is hot than allowing the NCAA to own the players likeness and allow TV networks promote their games with those players without compensating them.

I think people should be paid. But I think this rush by politicians is at best them trying to create a talking point for their re-election, and at worst they are minions of the shoe companies. What concerns me is not having the time to evaluate & prepare for the unintended consequences that will come with the new legislation.

You seem to be arguing with a "damn the torpedoes" logic, which is what I disagree with. But you and I have no disagreement on the end result. People should be paid for their work, and big business should not be able to get rich off of stepping on the poor. I think I have been pretty consistent with this view for years on the super secret Off Topic board.

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The issue isn't that players would benefit off their likeness, it's that they'd get paid to go to particular school under the false premise of making money for their likeness.

Take a top recruit, who I'll randomly call "Zion."

"Hi Zion, it's Coach L. I'd love for you to come to my school. I can't offer you any money, but did you know that there's a car dealer in town who usually contracts with incoming freshmen to pay them $500K a year to make a couple of appearances at his dealership?"

The reality is the top players won't be paid for their likeness, they'll be paid fake "likeness" money to get them to sign with a particular school. If you think that's the way it should be, fine. But let's not pretend this is just about paying what the market would bear for commercial endorsements.

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The issue isn't that players would benefit off their likeness, it's that they'd get paid to go to particular school under the false premise of making money for their likeness.

Take a top recruit, who I'll randomly call "Zion."

"Hi Zion, it's Coach L. I'd love for you to come to my school. I can't offer you any money, but did you know that there's a car dealer in town who usually contracts with incoming freshmen to pay them $500K a year to make a couple of appearances at his dealership?"

The reality is the top players won't be paid for their likeness, they'll be paid fake "likeness" money to get them to sign with a particular school. If you think that's the way it should be, fine. But let's not pretend this is just about paying what the market would bear for commercial endorsements.

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The colleges get the benefit of the kids going to college WAY more than the kids going to college get as well.
P5 schools don't lose money on football and basketball.
TV money, sponsors, free media exposure. They get the benefit a lot more than the kids having to ability to make a little money while in college and maintain their eligibility.

If the SU football team went on strike and all quit tomorrow. The school would lose a lot of money. Those kids at every major sports program in the country have a lot more leverage than they ever use.

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Pretty weak response, especially from a staff member. That's what people do I guess when they don't have a worthwhile answer.

I've read the thread and it's just more of the same of people grasping at straws for reasons that don't really hold up on why players can't get paid. Because their focus is on what's best for them as fans and the schools to maintain the control, not what's best for the student athlete.

First it was player's are barely worth their scholarship, then it was the players would make too much and now it's we can't let this happen because it will impact team chemistry? I mean come on...

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‘Pretty weak response, especially from a staff member. That's what people do I guess when they don't have a worthwhile answer.’

or don’t have the time to do what you easily can and should do.
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Taxes would be due from players on endorsement, likeness money too. Hope they withhold enough to cover it if this goes through.

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The issue isn't that players would benefit off their likeness, it's that they'd get paid to go to particular school under the false premise of making money for their likeness.

Take a top recruit, who I'll randomly call "Zion."

"Hi Zion, it's Coach L. I'd love for you to come to my school. I can't offer you any money, but did you know that there's a car dealer in town who usually contracts with incoming freshmen to pay them $500K a year to make a couple of appearances at his dealership?"

The reality is the top players won't be paid for their likeness, they'll be paid fake "likeness" money to get them to sign with a particular school. If you think that's the way it should be, fine. But let's not pretend this is just about paying what the market would bear for commercial endorsements.

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‘Pretty weak response, especially from a staff member. That's what people do I guess when they don't have a worthwhile answer.’

or don’t have the time to do what you easily can and should do.
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Taxes would be due from players on endorsement, likeness money too. Hope they withhold enough to cover it if this goes through.

If IRS compliance ever becomes an actual issue Calipari will cover it in his program to help get players ready for the next level, use it in a recruiting pitch and then every coach in America will follow suit immediately.

And like I said, if you read the part of my post that you cropped out of your reply, I did read the whole thread. I was trying to have a discussion. He was short and rude in his reply. You're sticking up for another staff member and it's whatever. However, I didn't really see anyone state why it had to be an either or on what getting paid in the NFL or NBA had to do with if you could get paid in college. They really have nothing to do with each other.

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Pretty weak response, especially from a staff member. That's what people do I guess when they don't have a worthwhile answer.

I've read the thread and it's just more of the same of people grasping at straws for reasons that don't really hold up on why players can't get paid. Because their focus is on what's best for them as fans and the schools to maintain the control, not what's best for the student athlete.

First it was player's are barely worth their scholarship, then it was the players would make too much and now it's we can't let this happen because it will impact team chemistry? I mean come on...

I never said I was against paying players. In fact I said I was for it. I said I was against making what is currently illegal (bags) even worse by making it ok for outside trash to pay who they want whatever amount they want. Again, jb discusses it perfectly and that’s where I stand too.

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I never said I was against paying players. In fact I said I was for it. I said I was against making what is currently illegal (bags) even worse by making it ok for outside trash to pay who they want whatever amount they want. Again, jb discusses it perfectly and that’s where I stand too.

In my example, the market is not efficient. It is inefficient because the car dealer doesn't get anywhere near $500,000 worth of value to his business by having random player "Zion" show up at the dealership on a few Saturdays. He is paying $500,00 for the noneconomic reason that it makes him feel good that his local college basketball team is good and this money will help the school recruit.

There are plenty of people who feel college athletes should be able to market their athletic abilities and get paid for them. Those people would be thrilled that the kid is getting $500K for agreeing to go to a particular school. Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, they are at least being honest that this is about paying players to play for schools in the guise of allowing them to collect endorsement money.

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You don’t think it could impact team chemistry? In pro sports everyone gets paid but stars get paid more. It comes with the job. In college you don’t get paid and it is not your job. So one player getting paid could cause friction.